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North Atlantic right whales are headed toward a traumatic extinction, but could rebound if humans can get out of their way.
It's hard to say exactly how many koalas are in the wild, but there's no doubt they're in serious trouble.
Our findings suggest that the demand for rhino horn is unlikely to fall because people's beliefs are firmly entrenched.
Alarm bells went off when several recent studies reported mass insect die-offs in different parts of the world. But reports of an 'insect apocalypse' have been greatly exaggerated.
Scientists now have a better understanding of what martial eagles eat. This is valuable for the conservation of this endangered species.
Can presidents undo decisions by their predecessors to protect federal lands from development? A recent court ruling on offshore drilling says no, and could also affect contested lands in Utah.
From the reappearance of giant bees to sightings of clouded leopards – can we ever be certain that a species has died out?
Chemical pollution and hunting pushed Ospreys to the edge of extinction in the mid-20th century. Today, they have rebounded and can be spotted worldwide, often nesting on manmade structures.
We should welcome a native predators' return across the British Isles, while at the same time being honest about the implications.
How do you pack butterflies for shipping, or frogs for an overland hike to a new habitat? Three scientists explain how they keep threatened species safe on the road and in the air.
Noisy waters may be making it harder for southern resident killer whales to communicate with each other and find their food.
A look at new research published in 2018 on fossa, deepsea corals and tropical frogs developing resistance to a deadly fungus.
Colombian researchers hope to revive an endangered species by rehabilitating monkeys confiscated from smugglers. The captive animals' struggles show that survival is not guaranteed.
The Interior Department is expanding oil and gas leasing on land in six western states that is vital habitat for the greater sage grouse. Lawsuits are certain to follow.
Carving up ecosystems or opening them to development puts the survival of species at risk.
How should the US spend limited funds for conserving endangered species? A new data tool lets managers compare different strategies so they can allocate money to protect the most species.
The National Park Service is moving wolves to Isle Royale in Lake Superior to replenish a small pack on the island. Wolves prey on moose, which are overgrazing the island. It doesn't hurt that they are charismatic.
The fossa, Madagascar's largest predator, is a cat-like carnivore that eats everything from insects to lemurs. Because they are rare and elusive, scientists know very little about them, including how many there are.
With their jewel-like colours, Colombia's poison frogs are coveted by collectors. Does naming their species help protect them or make them a target for trophy hunters?
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Professor, The Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University
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Associate Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Centre for Integrative Ecology, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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Distinguished Research Professor and Australian Laureate, James Cook University
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ARC Future Fellow and Professor of Environmental Management, The University of Queensland
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Honorary Research Fellow, Centre for Policy Futures, The University of Queensland
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Professor in Ecology, Charles Sturt University
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Director of the UWA Oceans Institute, University of Western Australia
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Associate professor/ARC DECRA fellow, Charles Sturt University
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Professor (conservation biology), Charles Darwin University
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Professor in Terrestrial Ecology, Deakin University
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Professor of Organisms and Environment, Cardiff University
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Professor of Conservation and Applied Resource Economics, University of Kent
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Professor, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor, Environmental Biology, Curtin University
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Associate professor, University of Newcastle
